Presents descriptions of special programs in environmental studies. They include: historical geography (University of Illinois); internship program (Miami University); public service projects (Miami University); philosophy of ecology program (University of Montana); and a research program at the Center for Conservation Biology (Stanford…

The Alcohol Metabolism Program, a computer program used to compute peak blood alcohol levels, is expanded upon to include a cover page, brief introduction, and techniques for generalizing the program to calculate peak levels for any number of drinks. (DF)

Outlines activities planned by the 69 local development districts in the 11 member states to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Appalachian Regional Commission. Summarizes the results of a questionnaire sent to all local development districts to determine the commission's most important accomplishments and remaining needs. (NEC)

Discusses the concept of "fixed-unit price contracting," an arrangement that is becoming popular with private industry councils (PICs). Guidelines include (1) find out as much as you can about the PIC's requirements; (2) figure out whether you can meet the PIC's requirements; and (3) keep in mind that most elements of a fixed-unit price…

The author describes a successful fight to save the Lincoln division of the College of Nursing and the entire College of Pharmacy at the University of Nebraska. (CT)

The article describes a functional model for assessing family needs, specifying family goals, implementing family services, and evaluating effectiveness. The model draws on the "goodness-of-fit" concept to individualize family services to optimize the "fit" between family, child, and services provided. (Author/CL)

Individual, small group, and program effectiveness can be evaluated quickly and painlessly using the binomial expansion. Describes this powerful, but seldom used, nonparametric method. Uses specific examples to illustrate its simplicity and elegance. Includes an abbreviated table of probabilities. (Author/ABB)

Argues that the needs of the bereaved are rarely met. Describes communication characteristics of self-help groups and offers evidence for their effectiveness. Suggests directions for future research. (MS)

Summarizes the approaches to computer requirements at: (1) Clarkson University; (2) Drexel University; (3) Stevens Institute; and (4) Virginia Tech. Software, hardware, courses, finances, faculty development, and other areas are addressed when applicable. (JN)

This article: (1) outlines the freshman engineering program at Iowa State University; (2) describes recently installed computer facilities; and (3) reviews how course content is changed due to the computer being used as an effective learning tool. (JN)

The authors describe joint ventures between Georgia State University and three state colleges to develop and implement cooperative residential doctoral programs. When compared to the alternative of granting university status to state colleges, the programs are cost effective and provide opportunities to students without previous access to doctoral…

Surveyed 35 state guidance directors to examine the status of secondary school guidance programs. Respondents indicated strong concern for counselor role abuse, program design and administration, the lack of state guidelines, and vulnerability of school guidance to economic cutbacks. (JAC)

Two substudies were conducted within the School Health Education Evaluation to assess implementation practices and cumulative effects. Special samples were identified to permit independent analysis of contributing factors. Results of the substudies are discussed. (Author/MT)

Discusses the developmental and testing of an instrument to evaluate secondary school reading programs. Presents the instrument. (FL)

A resource room program for emotionally disturbed children developed in Newfoundland has expanded from one initial unit to six programs operating at all school levels. The program stresses appropriate function in the regular class. (CL)